David Wayne Hiles, 58, of Watseka passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home. He was born April 11, 1963 in Watseka, the son of J. Wayne and Jean L. (Schaefer) Hiles and he was preceded in death by his father.

He married Becky Hiles on June 5, 1993 and she survives in Milford. Also surviving are his mother, Jean Hiles of Watseka; two brothers, Scott (Hedda) Hiles of Sheboygan Falls, WI and Dale (Stephanie) Hiles of El Paso, IL; and four nephews, Alex, Benjamin, Nathaniel and Eric.

David was a member of the Milford United Methodist Church, Slow Boys Tractor Club and Iroquois County Historical Society. He was a co-leader of the Crescent City Barn Bangers 4-H Club and was a Cissna Park F.F.A. Alum. David was an Alexander Lumber Yardman in Gilman.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. funeral service on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Rev. Kevin Nourie will officiate. Burial will follow at Body Cemetery in Woodland.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Please share a memory of David at knappfuneralhomes.com.